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such duties as you may see proper to assign to me. I should prefer an appointment in this, or some adjoining County if possible but am not at all particular on that subject. I most respectfully refer you for further information as regards character, capability &c, to Lieut Col Mitchell 63" U.S.C. Inf. Maj G.D. Reynolds 6" U.S.C.A. Hy Capt D.L. Jones 63" U.S.C.I & others I might name. Hoping this request may meet your early & favorable consideration. I have the honor to remain Very Respectfully Yr Obt Servt W.H. Gibbs Col Saml Thomas Asst. Com. Bureau Freedmen Refugees and Abandoned Lands State of Mississippi
Transcription Notes:
U.S.C.I = US Colored Infantry
U.S.C.A. Hy. = US Colored Artillery Heavy